Now is the Time to Prepare Fall Pastures

As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in the lower 3-4 inches of the stem. ...

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Videos for Horse Owners and Pasture Managers

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has three videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management. They are quick and informative!...

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Post-Wildfire Restoration Opportunity – 2020 Labor Day Wildfires

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce that new resources are available to landowners affected by the 2020 Labor Day...

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Have You Heard of Riparian Zones? A Video!

People who have stream side properties face different challenges than the typical landowner. The same goes for people who live along creeks and rivers. While...

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Horse Pasture Management Video

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives...

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Protect Your Horses from “Pasture Bullies”

Tansy Ragwort is the toxic weed of the moment.  It’s bright yellow flower can been seen throughout our rural areas. In many places, however, good...

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Staff Spotlight: Justin Cooley, WeedWise Specialist

Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our staff. ...

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Invitation to Bid: Shop Office Space Retrofit – Conservation Resource Center

Sealed Competitive Bids to provide construction services for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (“District”) will be received at the...

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July’s Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

  Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B...

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Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Extended Zone

We’re successfully on the other side of the July 4th holiday weekend, but wildfire season has only just begun. Preparing for wildfire season takes time...

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Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Grant Program

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has secured grant funding for qualified Clackamas County residents for repair or replacement of their septic...

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Conservation Resource Center Re-Opens

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has recently undertaken changes at their Conservation Resource Center (CRC) in Beavercreek, Oregon. Over...

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Threatened and Endangered Plants List Updated

Thirteen new native plant species have been added to the Oregon Threatened and Endangered Plants list.  Our colleagues at the Oregon Department of Agriculture...

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Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas

Clean your boots! And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive weeds....

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Managing Your Manure – Using Your Compost

  Manure management may be one of the less glamorous responsibilities of owning or caring for livestock, but this information from the Clackamas Soil and...

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Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Intermediate Zone

Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore...

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Managing Your Manure – Making Compost

One horse produces 50 pounds of manure per day. Manure and bedding for a horse in a single year can exceed 25 cubic yards. When multiplied by a number of...

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Weekend Wildfire Warriors – Immediate Zone

Today is the first day of what we hope will be a very pleasant summer. As we prepare for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, however, many of us are …...

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It is National Pollinator Week!

It is National Pollinator Week! June 19-25, 2023 has been designated as National Pollinator Week!  Join the WeedWise program and other organizations across...

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Celebrate National Pollinator Month With These Tips!

This June, in honor of National Pollinator Month, why not invite a pollinator home!  We’ve put together several tips to help you get started. Plant an...

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Web Accessibility Statement

Clackamas SWCD is committed to making its website available to as many people as possible by addressing the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act....

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Cover Crop Field Day

There are many benefits to adding cover crop to your orchard management plan. Our Cover Crop Field Day will give you the opportunity to see cover crop in...

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May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, however, as we have...

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Meet Joan Zuber, Clackamas SWCD Zone 4 Director

Joan Zuber is the Zone 4 Board Director for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. Zuber is an Oregon native and has lived in Clackamas county for...

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